Maintaining the Relationship
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Is a Spark Necessary for a Relationship to Work?
Asked by M.T. from Boston
on January 20, 2012
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I'm a single mom of a young child and have been out of the dating scene for quite some time. Recently, a long time friend has made his romantic feelings towards me kno...
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- Yup, try it. But be honest in a gentle way. Tell him you are open to exploring the idea, but that you have looked at him as a friend for so long that you are having ...
- Yes you need a spark for the relationship to work but there is no need to have a spark to start a relationship. I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone who...
- You can give it a try - a spark might develop. If it never develops though, break it off gently, because you don't want to marry him if you never have a spark.
Recommendation for a Relationship Book
Asked by B.C. from New York
on May 20, 2011
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I'm looking for a book that can help increase one's partnership skills in a marriage. Thanks for any recommendations!
Seeking Help on Relationship Issues
Asked by K.Q. from Miami
on July 9, 2009
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Okay ladies. I really need your help. I am a divorced mom with two little angels from the marriage. During our marriage, I had our first baby. I didn't realize that...
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- You deserve a better life. Don´t go back to what you know does not work. Cut this patological relationship. Be friends and try to open your self to a health relations...
- It seems you both love each other but the key issue has not been discovered or dealt with. I agree with you that you don't want to hurt your children anymore. If yo...
- Hello K.O It is very hard when you have a relationship that is not loving when you have children involved. Although, the fact that you fell you still love him is a g...
Relationship Conflict - Solution?
Asked by L.K. from Milwaukee
on May 9, 2012
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Just a little background, I am a 30 year old, full time working mom of a 7 year old. I have a boyfriend that I've been with now for 6 months and we really hit it off ...
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- For all I know you could be talking about the cashier at your local grocer or your mail carrier. No commitment to you accept when he needs to see you for HIS purposes...
- L., you are not as important to him as he is to you. There aren't any wedding bells in your future (or there shouldn't be, because he isn't going to change here). It ...
- It's only been 6 months and you don't need to do everything together and he doesn't need to know all of your family yet. Go to your uncles party and have fun and don'...
4Yr Relationship What to Do Im Not Sure?
Asked by L.H. from Milwaukee
on March 30, 2011
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I've been with this man for 4yrs we have know children togeather but he has 2. I love him very much . The argueing has gotten worse n his drug habit has also gotten w...
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- I have a friend who just got out of a seven year relationship that sounds a lot like yours. It took him threatening her kids, and her kids telling her that they were...
- Sorry to say this sister but he is using you whether you can admit it to yourself or not- I can say that because I have been there is same situtation, however I was no...
- If you're not sure what to do then now is not the time to be trying to have a baby with him. If he's involved with drugs he's not really someone to have around childr...
What to Do About 4 Year Relationship
Asked by M.E. from New York
on March 11, 2007
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I've been dating my boyfriend for 4 years this coming April 16th. My soon to be 6 year old son, loves him to death, and sometimes slips and calls him Daddy. My boyfr...
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- M.: People that get a second job are people that have a terrible time making ends meet, which from your request doesn't seem to be the case. You have a 6 yr old so...
- Hi M., The first thing that comes to mind after reading your story is that your boyfriend doesn't appear to be ready, or want to get married! It sounds like he's got ...
- do not get a second job.. the only person to suffer with that is your 6 year old. You boyfriend sounds to me like he makes excuses for his own fears or whatever it is ...
Teenage Daughter and Her Father's Relationship
Asked by J.S. from Cleveland
on March 29, 2008
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I need sugestions as to what to do about my 16 year old daughter and her father's relationship.My husband is an awsome father, but can be a little strict at times when...
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- Everyone's comments are great. But also you must consider that if you are arguing against your husband or taking your daughter's "side," she will notice immediately an...
- Hi J., you have gotten some really great advice! As a mom of teens (2 girls and 1 boy) -- and experiencing some of what you mentioned, I would have to say the most im...
- My dad was very strict when I was growing up, and we had our arguments and there were times I thought I hated him, but it all passed and we have a great relationship, ...
My Relationship Has Fallen Apart!
Asked by M.R. from Lakeland
on October 3, 2007
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I know this may sound like something that should not be on here but there is a category for it and I am completely distraught! I recently kicked my boyfriend out and f...
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- M. Without knowing why you kicked him out it is a bit hard to give your advice on how to get him back. If it was something to do with being unfaithful or harmful t...
- Call him. Ask to meet with him (without the kids) and explain to him why you thought you should do what you did (was it spur of the moment over heated anger? what tri...
- I noticed you did not write about why you kicked him out. There was obviously a reason for it. Think about that reason long and hard before asking him back. And whe...
Husband's "Work" Relationship
Asked by M.B. from Kansas City
on March 31, 2009
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Hi Ladies, my husband has been trying to help this girl at work. She has some family issues and is having a hard time not driking...etc. He has referred her to HR to...
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- From past experience communication of this sort is always inappropriate. I would put a stop to this at once. Kids are a blessing, but the husband wife relationship nee...
- M., If all that's going on is texting, then I really doubt anything else is going on... yet. You have every right to be concerned. Get to the bottom of it now be...
- I wouldn't like it either or feel comfortable if it was my husband in this situation. Your husband needs to tell her to get help somewhere else. If he's not a counselo...
My Relationship and My 2Year Old Son
Asked by B.C. from Omaha
on April 7, 2008
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Okay I read the responses to my request and they were something to think about thank you but I just need to set the record straight really quick. My boyfriend and I ha...
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- B., I only read the 1st few responses and stopped b/c I didn't feel like reading any more negative things. I wanted to tell you that if you guys love each other and a...
- First of all be VERY proud of yourself for having the strength to raise your son by yourself and still work on your education. Good for you! If you and this man real...
- B., Your son and I have the same birthday! :-) If I were you, I would make your son and your educational goals your highest priority right now and not date anyo...
